Ep 26: Avoid These Common Training Mistakes + Is 'High End' Alloy A Rip Off? With Pro Coach Pete Hawkins

The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast · Dec 7, 2023 · 1h 14m

This week, we’re joined by Francis’ former coach and ex-Commonwealth Games racer Pete Hawkins for a deep-dive into training. We chat ‘high end’ alloy bikes, motivation, managing expectations, juggling your work/life/cycling balance, how to know if you’re over training and ask the Big Question - is training like a pro actually a good idea?

Check out Pete’s coaching business here: https://www.upshiftvelo.co.uk/

Here's the full breakdown:

00:00 Coach Pete is here!

02:54 Pete's approach to training

04:41 Fitness in your late 30s vs your 20s

08:40 Would you pay £3,100 for a 105 alloy bike?

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